How severe is CVE-2024-5918?

CVE-2024-5918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-5918 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5918?

CVE-2024-5918 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5918?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-5918 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5918 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47049.

When was CVE-2024-5918 published?

CVE-2024-5918 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5918

CVE-2024-5918 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47049
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2024-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authorized user with a specially crafted client certificate to connect to an impacted GlobalProtect portal or GlobalProtect gateway as a different legitimate user. This attack is possible only if you "Allow Authentication with User Credentials OR Client Certificate."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5918?: An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authorized user with a specially crafted client certificate to connect to an impacted GlobalProtect portal or GlobalProtect gateway as a different legitimate user. This attack is possible only if you "Allow Authentication with User Credentials OR Client Certificate."
How severe is CVE-2024-5918?: CVE-2024-5918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-5918 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5918?: CVE-2024-5918 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5918?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5918 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5918 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47049.
When was CVE-2024-5918 published?: CVE-2024-5918 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5918

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.4:h2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.4:h3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.4:h4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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